Strait of Hormuz
Air Freight Shockwave: US-Iran War Grounds Flights Across Middle East
Global air freight capacity plunged 18 percent as an array of global carriers suspend flights, reroute…
Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Asia’s Trade and Manufacturing Hubs
Asian countries—including Myanmar, Bangladesh and Thailand—now face the crisis of the conflict between the…
Ocean Carriers Dodge Hormuz, Red Sea as Middle East Conflict Jolts Global Shipping
War-risk premiums and emergency freight hikes threaten to drive up landed costs for shippers reliant on Gulf…
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Maersk Resumes Haifa Imports; Strait of Hormuz Shipping Normalizes
The Iran-Israel ceasefire has bred hope for a return to more typical operations in the Middle East, but…
US-Iran Clash Sparks Strait of Hormuz Blockade Threat Fears
A blockade would likely be a more targeted operation focused on U.S. and Israeli shipping, according to a…
Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Shipping Slows Down in Strait of Hormuz
As the conflict escalates, container shipping faces growing risks from a potential chokepoint closure, rising…
Israel’s Strikes on Iran Trigger Elevated Shipping Risks Across Middle East
The attacks prompted the U.K. and Greece to advise shipping fleets to be more cautious in sailing areas like…